2 dead in collision between transport truck, passenger vehicle north of Barriere, B.C.

Two people have been killed in a collision between a passenger vehicle and a transport truck on Highway 5 north of Barriere, B.C.

BC RCMP Traffic Services said the crash happened shortly after noon on Wednesday, when the two vehicles collided head-on.

The two occupants of the passenger vehicle died, police said.

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Investigators say they’re not ruling out any potential causes, but noted that there had been recent snowfall in the area and that road and weather conditions were being considered possible contributing factors.

The highway was closed to traffic in both directions while police investigated. Motorists in the area are advised to check DriveBC for current conditions.

Police are reminding drivers in the area that weather and road conditions can change quickly in the winter, and advise travellers to slow down or avoid travel if necessary.